Urgent Search for Missing Rochester Man Without Medication

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in locating a Rochester man who has been missing since Tuesday.

The Missing Person Alert says 76-year-old Uong Ong was last seen driving away from his home and has not returned. Rochester police have been looking for him since his family reported him missing.

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Police say the request for the public's help was posted because authorities believe Ong could be in danger. His family reported that he left home without his diabetes medication and it's believed he's been without the medication for several days.

He is described as being about 5' 1" tall, weighing 120 pounds, with grey hair and brown eyes. He was last seen behind the wheel of a light blue, 2004 Toyota Camry.

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Anyone with information about Ong's whereabouts is asked to contact the Rochester Police Department at 507-328-6800.

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